Coventry vs Oxford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 07 Feb 2026

Championship Betting Preview: Coventry vs Oxford

Coventry go head-to-head with Oxford at Coventry Building Society Arena, with kick-off set for 10:01 on Saturday 7 February.

Oxford +1.25 means dividing our stake exactly between +1 and +1.5. This Asian Handicap prediction at odds of -118 allows us to bet against Coventry and land a nice potential return.

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Coventry City have been beaten in back-to-back Championship games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 2-1 loss against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road. Frank Lampard's side had two shots on target and boasted 63% possession, with Josh Eccles being the goalscorer.

Oxford United have been defeated in back-to-back Championship games. On the road, they recently suffered a 3-1 loss against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. The U's had just 30% possession and totalled two shots on goal, while Myles Peart-Harris was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Coventry boast an unbeaten record in the past six matches against Oxford, with the last encounter ending 2-2 at Kassam Stadium. The past 7 meetings between these sides have resulted in four Coventry victories and one Oxford win. There have also been two draws.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Coventry	30	17	7	6	63	35	28	63:35	58
23	Oxford	30	6	9	15	28	41	-13	28:41	27

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4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 14.7 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal. Coventry have had 54.4% possession and 4.6 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 14.7 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.7 corners.

Ellis Simms and Ephron Mason-Clark are the top scorers with 3 goals each, while Josh Eccles has 2. Jack Rudoni has made the most assists with 3.

Oxford have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, averaging 2.9 shots on goal, 10.9 attempts and 0.7 goals. Matt Bloomfield's team average 40.6% possession, 4.1 corners awarded and 7.2 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 12.2 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.

Myles Peart-Harris has scored 1 goals which makes him top scorer alongside five other players. Ciaron Brown, Brian De Keersmaecker and Filip Krastev have been the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Coventry predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Carl Rushworth (GK), Milan van Ewijk, Bobby Thomas, Liam Kitching, Jay Dasilva, Josh Eccles, Matt Grimes, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Jack Rudoni, Romain Esse, Ellis Simms.

Oxford predicted lineup (3-4-3): Jamie Cumming (GK), Christ Makosso, Michal Helik, Ciaron Brown, Sam Long, Cameron Brannagan, Will Vaulks, Brodie Spencer, Mark Harris, Stanley Mills, Myles Peart-Harris.

Coventry vs Oxford Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Coventry vs Oxford preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to corners advice, player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

Oxford are an attractive wager at +1.25 for this Championship clash. There’s every chance that the underdogs can keep the scoreline close with this Asian Handicap wager and there is a price of -118 available.

Our job is to consult the latest Championship team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.

Key Coventry vs Oxford league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by Oxford in 18 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Oxford in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Coventry in 12 consecutive games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Coventry in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Coventry in 4 consecutive games against Oxford.

The best football betting sites make it a 54.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Coventry 1 - 1 Oxford

When it comes to the correct score, we’re going to take a chance on a 1-1 outcome. We’ll go for the +600 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Romain Esse to Score +300

Romain Esse (Coventry) has racked up two goals in his past four Championship games. We’re content to land the +300 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Romain Esse Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+800

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Corners Prediction

Coventry Under 7.5 Corners -123

Coventry have failed to cover the 7.5 corners line in ten straight games. We’re going to bet on Coventry to fall short for Team Corners and this selection is available at -123.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Coventry

Total

9.30 4.60 4.70

Home

10.10 5.00 5.10

Away

9.80 5.10 4.70

Oxford

Total

11.30 4.10 7.20

Home

11.10 4.60 6.50

Away

12.10 3.40 8.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-141

Under 10.5

-100

Coventry Corners

Over 7.5

-118

Under 7.5

-120

Oxford Corners

Over 2.5

-172

Under 2.5

+120

Most Corners

1

-714

X

+950

2

+480

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Coventry vs Oxford Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 70% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Coventry City are favourites to come out on top in this Championship clash and they’re available at -238 with the bookmakers. Oxford United are the outsiders at +600 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

Should you want to back Coventry to lead at the break, then there is -118 available on the Half-Time Result market. Opponents Oxford have been chalked up at +480 and the draw is +155.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. BTTS Yes is available at -141 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

-238

X

+360

2

+600

Half-Time Result

1

-118

X

+155

2

+480

Double Chance

1X

-1250

12

-588

X2

+165

Draw No Bet

1

-769

2

+380

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-110

2 Hcp +1.25

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+132

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-141

No

+102

Those interested in favourite Haji Wright to find the net first are able to get +380. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +135.

Haji Wright (Coventry)

First

+135

Anytime

+380

Ellis Simms (Coventry)

First

+155

Anytime

+410

Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry)

First

+175

Anytime

+480

Ephron Mason-Clarke (Coventry)

First

+210

Anytime

+525

Victor Torp (Coventry)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Jack Rudoni (Coventry)

First

+250

Anytime

+750

Romain Esse (Coventry)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Will Lankshear (Oxford)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Josh Eccles (Coventry)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Bobby Thomas (Coventry)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Cameron Brannagan (Oxford)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Jamie Allen (Coventry)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Przemyslaw Placheta (Oxford)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Mark Harris (Oxford)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Ole Romeny (Oxford)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Myles Peart-Harris (Oxford)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Matt Grimes (Coventry)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Filip Krastev (Oxford)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Liam Kitching (Coventry)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Kaine Kesler (Coventry)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Joel Latibeaudiere (Coventry)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Miguel Ángel Brau (Coventry)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Luke Woolfenden (Coventry)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Coventry have racked up nine wins and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Oxford have collected six defeats, two wins and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

In the last meeting at Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry defeated Oxford by a 1-0 scoreline. In the past 4 H2H meetings at Coventry Building Society Arena, we have seen three Coventry wins and one Oxford victory.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Coventry Home Stats		9-0-1	2.90	2.00	0.90	6	4	6	4
Oxford Away Stats		2-2-6	2.40	0.90	1.50	5	5	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Coventry vs Oxford Lineups & Team News

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